Can we produce sound in vacuum?

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No, sound cannot be produced in vacuum. It needs a material medium

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Chapter 7: Sound - Production and Propagation of Sound [Page 278]

Chapter 7 Sound
Production and Propagation of Sound | Q 5 | Page 278

Fill in the blank.

________ produces a sensation in ears.

Explain the terms 'crests' and troughs' of a wave? What type of waves consist of crests and troughs?

At 20°C, the minimum distance of a person from a sound reflecting surface to hear an echo is :

What do you mean by the term frequency of a wave? State its S.I. unit.

Arrange the speeds of sound in gases, solids, and liquids in ascending order.

Can you hear the sound produced due to the vibrations of second's pendulum?

The sound of which of the following frequency is audible to us?
2 Hz, 1000 Hz, 200 kHz, 8 MHz

When a sound wave travels through air, the air particles ______.

Name two musical instruments which produce sound by vibrating strings.

How do we hear the sound?